Pediatric endocrinologist cautions against an overly deterministic view of diabetic risk associated with COVID-19. Instead, he urges a patient-specific approach with awareness of clinically suspicious symptoms and reinforces pediatrician-recommended vaccinations.
Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery in Adolescents Is Effective but Underutilized
“When paired with comprehensive management, metabolic and bariatric surgery has a track record as a safe and effective intervention for treating obesity,” says Roy Kim, MD, Medical Director of the Cleveland Clinic Children’s Be Well Kids Center.
Do You Know When to Screen for Cardiovascular Risk Factors?
An NHLBI guide can help PCPs know when to screen children for blood pressure, lipid levels, hemoglobin A1c and other factors affecting future cardiovascular health.
Meet the New Head of Pediatric Endocrinology at Cleveland Clinic Children’s
Meet the new Head of Pediatric Endocrinology at Cleveland Clinic Children’s, Roy Kim, MD. Dr. Kim discusses his previous work, his future plans and what pediatricians should know about endocrine disorders.
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